Peas. There were peas. Green peas and onions, little white onions. Creamed, sweet and delicious, fresh vegies in those days. Mm, mm, most scrumptious. Bacon too. Why do I remember bacon? What was it in or with or was it … Continue reading A Vivid Holiday Memory

He was wizened, old and maybe wise.  We were entering a restaurant and he stood just outside the door plying his wares to tourists.  In each hand he held a simple angel, wooden, carved, unfinished, raw.  I did not appreciate its value at … Continue reading For Behold

So I tried dating!  First I had to invent an event worthy of asking her out I had to steel my nerves and make the call   She said yes!             Yes! then I had to make the date memorable             I bought … Continue reading Our First Date

We took photos in those old photo booths – making crazy faces and, just the other night, a smooch or two.   In the 50s we were in an arcade, in Crestline on the crest of the San Bernardino mountains, and … Continue reading Photo Booth Memory

Preamble to the Constitution of the United States We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty … Continue reading Purpose of the Union of the United States

Listening to Rusty Kennedy expound on the answer, I realized that I asked the wrong question.  He repeated his answer even as I tried to restate, “Thirty percent of income going towards housing is affordable; if a person has no earnings … Continue reading Definition: Affordable Housing

Have you noticed that a factual error appearing in respected printed form tends to be copied by other researchers in the same field, until, inevitably, it competes with the truth for credibility?  The writers who perpetuate these mistakes rarely do so … Continue reading Is Roundup is the New Agent Orange?

I joined Knott’s Berry Farm in 1981 so says my resume: 1981-1985   General Services Manager: Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park California. Responsible for Safety, First Aid, Fire Station, Warehousing, Purchasing, Printing, and Telephone System.  Supervised approximately 70 employees.  President, Knott’s Management Association and … Continue reading Captain Safe T. Fritz

Pai-doung-u-day by Joyce Cannon Yi (Standing inside the sun) Years ago the Kiowas were having a Pow Wow.  One of the dancers looked up and saw the outline of a man inside the sun.  Pai-doung-u-day which translates to “Standing Inside the Sun”.  Many people … Continue reading

“Write that down,” Vice President Mike Pence’s reply to Cindy.  She was shaking his hand and touching his arm, saying, “God bless you.  Never give up and never give in, God is with you.”   He looked straight into her eyes as he replied.  … Continue reading Write That Down